Timing Chain Cover

[Joflewbyu2]

What hat was involved in removing the cover? Do you have to place a pan underneath to catch oil? Was there sealer that needed to be cleaned off?

My cover is similar and each time I clean and inspect the cover, I find road debris from the front tire. Was thinking of replacing the cover and putting a fender extension on so it won’t happen again.

Update - After removing the cover and inspecting it there are several areas that the paint seems to be bubbling and I decided to take it to the shop and have it powder coated. My guess is that it didn't get treated and cleaned before going to the paint booth at the factory so it's a $50 investment that I'm happy to make. I'll post after pictures when I get it back.Timing chain cover.JPGtiming chain cover edges.JPG

[Ixol Phaane]

What hat was involved in removing the cover? Do you have to place a pan underneath to catch oil? Was there sealer that needed to be cleaned off?

My cover is similar and each time I clean and inspect the cover, I find road debris from the front tire. Was thinking of replacing the cover and putting a fender extension on so it won’t happen again.

Hey, Joflewbyu2.... you might want to do a search of the forum for fender extensions. Several folks have experienced problems with them. Apparently the fender plastic is a little weak and the extensions tend to break the fender. That may not be the best way to go.

Ride safe!

[Jimamiah]

I haven't seen a fender extension that I like, not saying I wouldn't go that route but I just haven't found one that I would use.

[Jimamiah]

@Joflewbyu2 ... It is not an oil bath type timing chain. I did have a very small amount of oil come out, maybe less than a teaspoon. If you take the lower cowl off (4 screws and 2 pins) you can get to the edges of the cover. I loosened the center access before removing the plate. An 8mm socket will loosen the bolts around the edges and I lightly pried the lower left edge with a large flathead screwdriver. Be aware that there is a sensor attached to the inside of the plate with a 10mm socket it can be removed. I have read that some disconnect the switch at the connector but I chose not to disrupt the connection. Many said that it was tough to remove the gasket but I found it came off rather easily. I ordered a gasket and it arrives Friday and the shop will have my cover finished Friday as well.

[Joflewbyu2]

Thanks for the reply. I might just buy another cover and replace mine. I thought it might be more like an oil change amount.

@Joflewbyu2 ... It is not an oil bath type timing chain. I did have a very small amount of oil come out, maybe less than a teaspoon. If you take the lower cowl off (4 screws and 2 pins) you can get to the edges of the cover. I loosened the center access before removing the plate. An 8mm socket will loosen the bolts around the edges and I lightly pried the lower left edge with a large flathead screwdriver. Be aware that there is a sensor attached to the inside of the plate with a 10mm socket it can be removed. I have read that some disconnect the switch at the connector but I chose not to disrupt the connection. Many said that it was tough to remove the gasket but I found it came off rather easily. I ordered a gasket and it arrives Friday and the shop will have my cover finished Friday as well.

[Rickc]

Update - After removing the cover and inspecting it there are several areas that the paint seems to be bubbling and I decided to take it to the shop and have it powder coated. My guess is that it didn't get treated and cleaned before going to the paint booth at the factory so it's a $50 investment that I'm happy to make. I'll post after pictures when I get it back.Timing chain cover.JPGtiming chain cover edges.JPG

Mine has looked the same from day one. It's something not seen easily but it came from the dealer that way. I too am interested in the removal process and how yours turns out.

[Walcrow]

Cyclemax has this................

http://cyclemax.com/inc/sdetail/gl18.../318817/207349

There's also one called "Extenda Fenda" ......somewhere.

[2wheelsforme]

I have the Fenda Extenda with no problems so far. It does keep some of the road debris from the front of the engine. However it is close to the tire and I guess if you picked up a lot of mud on your tire it cold hit the extension. Lets hope I never have that problem.

[lgjhn]

Most of GW timing chain covers start peeling in the upper left side corner first for some reason and then spread from there.
On my 2006 GW, I finally just pulled it off, bead blasted it and then powder coated it myself about a year ago. I used a light gray, similar to the original.
It came out very similar to Jimamiah's, and it's withstood a lot of road wear since with nary an issue.